: the initial period of training of a military recruit
Examples of basic training in a Sentence
Our son is in basic training.
Recent Examples on the WebGarrison Horsley, despite his autism, was cleared to enlist in the Army and started basic training.—John Donvan, ABC News, 2 May 2024 After completing his basic training in May 2023, J-Hope was appointed as an assistant training instructor with Korea’s 36th Infantry Division in Wonju.—Patrick Brzeski, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 Feb. 2024 He’s set to begin basic training in Colorado Springs before starting his collegiate career playing soccer for the Falcons in the fall.—Ivan Orozco, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Feb. 2024 The Air Force effort began this year, and the first group of 14 graduated from basic training and were sworn in as new citizens in April.—Lolita C. Baldor, The Christian Science Monitor, 12 June 2023 Nonprofessionals receive basic training, while nurses can explore simulations requiring deeper medical skills.—Sergei Vardomatski, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2024 The goal of basic training is not just upskilling but readiness.—Diane Brady, Fortune, 6 Mar. 2024 Following their basic training at Avangard, CNN traced at least two soldiers to a nearby secondary base known as the Alabino Polygon.—Sugam Pokharel, CNN, 11 Feb. 2024 Some volunteers went into basic training but many took nonfighting roles like mechanics, cooks and drivers.—Jeffrey Fleishman, Los Angeles Times, 25 Jan. 2024
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